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Transcript of AGENDA REGULAR MEETING September 8, 2015 4:30 p.m.
MEMORANDUM September 4, 2015 In accordance with Section 42 of the City of St. John’s Act, the Regular Meeting of the St. John’s Municipal Council will be held on Tuesday September 8, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. This meeting will be preceded by a Special Meeting to be held on the same day in Conference Room A at 3:00 p.m. By Order
Elaine Henley City Clerk
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING - CITY COUNCIL
September 8, 2015 – 4:30 p.m. – Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall
1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
a. Minutes of August 24, 2015 4. DELEGATIONS
5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
Included in the Agenda: a. Memo dated August 20, 2015 from City Solicitor re: Virginia Waters
Village - Parsonage Drive – Stage 3, Installation of Sidewalk, Effect of Vote – Regular Meeting, August 10th, 2015
See also Notice of Motion section of agenda
b. PDE File #: REZ1400022
Proposed Rezoning to the Planned Mixed Development (PMD) Zone 725 Southlands Boulevard, Ward 5 KMK Capital Inc.
Other Matters
6. NOTICES PUBLISHED 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Finance & Administration Standing Committee Report – August 19,
2015
b. Community Services & Housing Standing Committee Report – August 25, 2015
c. Development Committee Report of September 1, 2015
d. Special Events Advisory Committee Report/Memo – September 1, 2015 e. Art Procurement Jury – August 19, 2015
9. RESOLUTIONS 10. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS LIST
August 20 – September 2, 2015
11. BUILDING PERMITS LIST
August 20 – September 2, 2015
12. REQUISITIONS, PAYROLLS AND ACCOUNTS LIST
Weeks Ending August 26th and September 2, 2015
13. TENDERS/RFPS
a. Tender 2015115 Lease and Maintenance of Two (2) New Bull Dozers
b. Tender 2015110 Snow Clearing and Ice Control –Downtown Sidewalks
c. Tender 2015116 Supply One (1) New Pothole Patcher
d. Tender 2015113 Supply of three (3) new Stake Body Trucks e. Tender 2015120 Fueling Station Re-Tender
14. NOTICES OF MOTION, WRITTEN QUESTIONS AND PETITIONS
a. Notice of Motion presented by Councillor Danny Breen re: Virginia Waters Village and Sidewalks on Parsonage Drive
15. OTHER BUSINESS
a. Memo dated August 31, 2015 from the City Solicitor re: McBride’s Hill at
Duckworth Street - Newfoundland Power
b. Economic Update – September 2015 c. Memo dated August 28, 2015 from the Acting Deputy City Manager of
Financial Management re: Quarterly Travel Report (Second Quarter 2015)
16. ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - CITY COUNCIL August 24, 2015 – 4:30 p.m. - Council Chambers
Present Mayor D. O’Keefe Deputy Mayor R. Ellsworth
Councillor T. Hann Councillor D. Lane Councillor A. Puddister Councillor B. Tilley Councillor B. Davis Councillor W. Collins Regrets Councillor Breen Councillor Galgay Councillor Hickman Others Acting City Manager
Deputy City Manager of Planning, Development and Engineering Deputy City Manager of Community Services Acting Deputy City Manager of Financial Management
Acting Deputy City Manager of Public Works (Leslie O’Brien) City Solicitor Chief Municipal Planner City Clerk Supervisor of Legislative Services CALL TO ORDER/ADOPTION OF AGENDA
SJMC2015-08-24/374R Moved – Councillor Collins; Seconded – Councillor Davis That the agenda be adopted as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
SJMC2015-08-24/375R Moved – Councillor Tilley; Seconded – Councillor Puddister
That the minutes of August 10, 2015 be adopted as presented.
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CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BUSINESS ARISING
Parking Restriction on Allandale Road Under business arising, Council considered a memo dated August 19, 2015 from
the Director of Roads and Traffic regarding the above noted.
SJMC2015-08-24/376R Moved – Councillor Puddister; Seconded – Councillor Davis:
That Council approve the direction outlined in the above noted memo to modify the parking restriction to remove the No Parking zone above the residential driveway. The No Parking restriction below the driveway will be maintained on the west side of the road, and will be extended on the east side to match the west zone. This modification is a revision to the initial recommendation approved by the Police and Traffic Committee and subsequently approved by Council.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Procedural Discussion Under business arising, Councillor Hann referenced the debate from last week’s
meeting regarding item # 3 of the Planning & Development Standing Committee in
relation to Parsonage Drive, and the request from Councillor Breen to deal with this
item separately from the rest of the report. Councillor Hann criticized the Mayor’s
disregard for him as the Chair of the Planning & Development Committee in favour
of Councillor Breen having the floor to move a contrary motion to the
recommendation within the committee report. Councillor Hann requested
clarification from the City Clerk who cited Section 93 (a) of the Rules of Procedure
as follows:
Section 93. (a) … “When a by-law, petition, notice or report is to be presented to Council upon recommendation of a Committee, it shall be presented by one of the Councillors who is a member of the Committee and where applicable it should be the Chairman of the Committee.”
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Mayor O’Keefe disagreed with the ruling and suggested that it be referred to the
Legal Department for interpretation; however, the City Solicitor stated he was
satisfied with the City Clerk’s ruling. Mayor O’Keefe further asserted that there is
nowhere within the Rules of Procedure to enable a non-chair member of Council to
precede a committee chair in making a motion and that this was a loop in the Rules
that needed to be filled. It was also his interpretation that item # 3 was exempted
from the remainder of report which was already approved and, therefore no longer
part of the report. Councillor Puddister requested that the City Clerk clarify this as
well; and she stated that though item # 3 was dealt with separately, it is still part of
the Committee report and, therefore, should have been presented by Councillor
Hann as the committee chair.
Mayor O’Keefe agreed to accept the interpretation of the Rules of Procedure, though
he did not agree with it.
Councillor Hann requested that the Mayor show some respect for all members of
this chamber by treating them all equally and giving them equal time to present. He
criticized that the Mayor relaxes the time limit rules for some but not others and
asserted that equal consideration should be given to all members of council,
particularly when presenting items of major importance such as the budget or the
municipal plan review.
NOTICES PUBLISHED
• A Discretionary Use Application has been submitted by Nolan Hall Development
Inc. requesting permission to occupy 21 Rennie’s Mill Road (a designated
Heritage Use building) as an office with a residential unit located on the third
floor. (deferred from last week)
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SJMC2015-08-24/377R Moved – Councillor Hann; Seconded – Councillor Lane
That the application be approved subject to all applicable City reuqirements.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• A Change of Non-Conforming Use Application has been submitted requesting
permission to convert a portion of 176 Freshwater Road into office use. (deferred
from last week)
SJMC2015-08-24/378R Moved – Councillor Tilley; Seconded – Deputy Mayor Ellsworth
That the application be approved subject to all applicable City requirements.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• A Discretionary Use Application has been submitted by RJC Services requesting
permission to occupy 79 Rennies Mill Road (a designated Heritage Use building)
as spa and wellness centre.
SJMC2015-08-24/379R Moved – Councillor Lane; Seconded – Councillor Puddister
That the application be approved subject to all applicable City requirements.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• An Extension of Non-Conforming Use Application has been submitted requesting
permission to construct an extension to the building located at 344 Pennywell
Road to accommodate three additional clinic rooms, office and kitchen space for
existing clinic.
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SJMC2015-08-24/380R Moved – Deputy Mayor Ellsworth; Seconded – Councillor Puddister
That the application be deferred pending additional information from the applicant on parking.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• A Discretionary Use Application has been submitted by J&W Baked Goods
requesting permission to occupy 24 Wexford Street as a home occupation for the
sale of baked goods
SJMC2015-08-24/381R Moved – Councillor Davis; Seconded – Councillor Tilley
That the application be rejected.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• A Discretionary Use Application has been submitted requesting permission to
occupy 269 Brookfield Road as a home occupation for automotive repair and car
sales.
SJMC2015-08-24/382R Moved – Councillor Collins; Seconded – Councillor Tilley
That the application be rejected.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• A Discretionary Use Application has been submitted requesting permission to
occupy 274 Ruby Line as an area for heavy equipment storage.
SJMC2015-08-24/383R Moved – Councillor Collins; Seconded – Councillor Davis
That the application be rejected as it is in contravention of Section 7.25.3 of the St. John’s Development Regulations.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS Heritage Advisory Committee – August 13, 2015 Link to Report Council considered the above noted Committee report.
SJMC2015-08-24/384R Moved – Councillor Lane; Seconded – Councillor Davis
That Item #’s 1 and 3 of the report be approved as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
SJMC2015-08-24/385R Moved – Councillor Lane; Seconded – Councillor Collins That Council accept the Heritage Advisory Committee’s report that the owner of 191 Water Street be requested to comply with the original decision of Council which rejected the proposed waterfall style awning and requested the applicant work with a Heritage Officer to develop a more appropriate design that fits with the existing heritage sign by-law.
MOTION LOST WITH ALL EXCEPT THE MOVER AND SECONDER DISSENTING
SJMC2015-08-24/386R Moved – Councillor Puddister; Seconded – Councillor Tilley That the status quo remain and that the property owner of 191 Water Street be permitted to retain the existing sign already in place.
Councillor Lane suggested a friendly amendment to allow the sign to remain but that
when it is eventually replaced, to be done so with a sign more fitting within the
heritage regulations.
Councillor Puddister disagreed noting that the present sign according to the Deputy
City Manager of Planning, Development & Engineering, already conforms to the
Heritage Sign By-law.
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Councillor Lane withdrew his friendly amendment.
MOTION CARRIED
WITH COUNCILLORS LANE AND COLLLINS DISSENTING
During discussion, Councillor Hann rose on a point of order to confront what he
termed snide remarks being made by the Mayor throughout the meeting. Mayor
O’Keefe called Councillor Hann out of order.
Development Committee Report – August 18, 2015 Link to Report Council considered the above noted Committee report.
SJMC2015-08-24/387R Moved – Councillor Hann; Seconded – Councillor Lane
That the recommendations of the report be approved as presented.
CARRIED WITH COUNCILLOR DAVIS DISSENTING ON ITEM # 2
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS LIST – August 6 – 19, 2015 Link to List Council considered as information the Development Permits List for the period
August 6 – 19, 2015.
BUILDING PERMITS LIST – August 6 – 19, 2015 Link to List Council considered the Building Permits list for the period of August 6 – 19, 2015.
SJMC2015-08-24/388R Moved – Councillor Puddister; Seconded - Councillor Collins That the building permits list for the period August 6 – 19, 2015 be approved as presented.
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CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY REQUISITIONS, PAYROLLS AND ACCOUNTS – August 12 and August 19, 2015 Link to Memo Council considered the requisitions, payrolls and accounts for the weeks ending
August 12, 2015 and August 19, 2015.
SJMC2015-08-24/389R Moved – Councillor Puddister; Seconded - Councillor Collins That the Payrolls and Accounts for the weeks ending August 12, 2015 and August 19, 2015 be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
TENDERS/RFPS Council considered the following tenders:
• 2015101 Bowring Park Pool House CP#2
• 2015112 Hydraulic Iron Worker
SJMC2015-08-24/390R Moved – Councillor Puddister; Seconded - Councillor Collins That the following tenders be approved with the amounts noted:
• Anchorage Contracting Ltd. $2,874,965.01 • Fundy Grinding: $51,600.00
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
OTHER BUSINESS Travel – Councillor Breen (Urban Municipalities Caucus Meetings)
Council considered the above noted memo dated August 10, 2015 from the City
Clerk.
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Moved – Councillor Collins; Seconded – Councillor Tilley That Council approve travel for Councillor Breen to attend the Urban Municipalities Caucus meetings being held in Carbonear, NL from September 11 to 12, 2015.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Letter of Appreciation from Writing Walking Women Council considered as information a letter dated August 7, 2015 from Dr. Jessie
Voigts expressing appreciation for the exemplary work of City staff, particularly
Bernadette Walsh of the Tourism Division, during their recent visit to St. John’s.
Deputy Mayor Ellsworth requested that a letter be sent to Ms. Walsh commending
her for her efforts. The Mayor agreed.
Councillor Puddister
• Received a call from a resident about the installation of the Canada Post
super mailboxes on Wicklow St. in front of the bicycle lane. This requires
those picking up post to park across the street. He suggested that the matter
be referred to the Traffic Division for investigation and consultation with
Canada Post to consider alternate locations.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:34 pm.
___________________________ MAYOR
___________________________ CITY CLERK
Report/Recommendations Heritage Advisory Committee August 13, 2015 Present: Councillor Lane, Co-Chair
Councillor Hickman, Co-Chair (left at 12:40 p.m.) Peter Jackson, NL Historic Trust Maria Lear, Citizen Representative Wayne Purchase, Downtown St. John’s Taryn Sheppard, Nexter Representative Jeremy Bryant, NL Association of Architects Maria Lear, Citizen Representative George Chalker, Heritage Foundation of NL Garnet Kindervater, Canadian Homebuilders Jason Sinyard, Director of Planning & Development Sylvester Crocker, Manager of Technical Services Lindsay Lyghtle Brushett, Planner Peter Mercer, Heritage Officer Margaret Donovan, Supervisor of Tourism & Culture Kathy Driscoll, Senior Legislative Assistant Delegation: Ayola Greene, Lydon Lynch Architects Colin Sullivan, Bird Construction
Recommendations
1. 345-353 Duckworth Street Ayola Greene from Lydon Lynch Architects presented an overview of a proposed development for 345-353 Duckworth Street and presented architectural renderings. She expressed the intent was to transform the existing buildings on Duckworth Street into one combined building reflecting residential units with French balconies and retail in the lower portions. Ms. Greene spoke to the façade and colour scheme for the buildings and recognized the need to maintain the original character as well. The entrances to the building would have lit canopies and the street scape would provide an actual pedestrian area.
The Committee recommended approval of the design with the stipulation that an alternate façade material to the proposed AD300 metal plank be used. The Committee has concerns about the durability of this material’s appearance given the building’s prominent location. Based on other locations in the city, this material does not seem to maintain its initial appearance over the longer term. The Heritage Officer should consult with the architect about appropriate alternatives.
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P a g e | 2 2. 191 Water Street The Committee considered the above noted property. The owner was granted temporary permission to install the property sign. The temporary sign still exists; however, the Committee stands by the original decision of Council.
The Committee recommended that the owner be requested to comply with the original decision of Council which rejected the proposed waterfall style awning and requested the applicant work with a Heritage Officer to develop a more appropriate design that fits with the existing heritage sign by-law.
3. 50 Forest Road The Committee considered the above noted application to repair flashing and cedar shakes on dormers as well as replace eave and cornice on one side only and cedar shakes on lower mansard roof.
The Committee recommended approval of the application to complete the necessary repairs to flashing, cedar shakes, and eaves and cornices.
Councillor Dave Lane Councillor Sandy Hickman Co-Chairs
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REPORTS/RECOMMENDATION Development Committee August 18, 2015 – 10:00 a.m. – Conference Room A, 4th Floor, City Hall
1. 4 Waterford Heights South – Building Line Setback for Parcel “A”
It is recommended by the Development Committee that Council approve the above listed application to establish the building line for the new lot at eleven (11) metres and require that the new dwelling also be constructed at the eleven (11) metre building line. 2. 899 Thorburn Road – Proposed Installation of Diesel Fuel Tank
It is recommended that Council reject the installation of the diesel tank pursuant to Section 104 of the City of St. John’s Act. David Blackmore, Deputy City Manager Chair
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DEVELOPMENT PERMITS LIST DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING
FOR THE PERIOD OF August 6, 2015 TO August 19, 2015
Code
Applicant
Application
Location
Ward
Development Officer's Decision
Date
COM Pinnacle Engineering Limited
Office Building for Dental Clinic
65 White Rose Drive 1 Approved 15-08-07
RES Proposed Single Family Dwelling
709 Main Road 5 Rejected- Property located within floodplain
15-08-10
RES Home Office for “The Hospitality Consultant”
13A Boggy Hall Place
3 Approved 15-08-12
IND Revolution Environmental
Installation of Additional Process Equipment
349 Incinerator Road 5 Approved 15-08-14
RES Building Lot for single family dwelling
76D Old Bay Bulls Road
5 Approved 15-08-17
* Code Classification:
RES - Residential INST - Institutional COM - Commercial IND - Industrial AG - Agriculture OT - Other
Gerard Doran Development Supervisor Department of Planning
** This list is issued for information purposes only. Applicants have been advised in writing of the Development Officer's decision and of their right to appeal any decision to the St. John's Local Board of Appeal.
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Building Permits List
Council’s August 24, 2015 Regular Meeting
Permits Issued: 2015/08/06 To 2015/08/19
Class: Commercial
9 Solway Cres Co Office
604 Water St, Ron's Tattoo Co Service Shop
50 Aberdeen Ave Ms Retail Store
Adams Ave. Salavation Army Sn Church
391-395 Empire Ave Sn Club
394 Kenmount Rd Ms Eating Establishment
193 Kenmount Rd Ms Restaurant
323 Kenmount Rd Ms Retail Store
595 Kenmount Rd Sn Car Sales Lot
57 Old Pennywell Rd Ms Retail Store
10 Paton St Ms Day Care Centre
Boulevard, The Legion Sn Club
30 Ropewalk Lane Ms Eating Establishment
390 Topsail Rd Ms Retail Store
390 Topsail Rd Ms Retail Store
673 Topsail Rd. Freshii Sn Commercial School
673 Topsail Rd, Freshii Sn Restaurant
286 Torbay Rd., Believefit Sn Retail Store
660 Torbay Rd Ms Service Station
611 Torbay Rd Ms Retail Store
365-367 Water St Boston Pizza Sn Retail Store
335-337 Duckworth St Rn Mixed Use
15 Goldstone St. Unit #3 Co Service Shop
280-282 Main Rd Rn Commercial Garage
59 Quidi Vidi Rd Rn Single Detached Dwelling
74 Boulevard Nc Fence
270 Water St Rn Retail Store
119 Springdale St Nc Accessory Building
95 Water St Rn Restaurant
109 Blackmarsh Rd Rn Office
159 Pennywell Rd Rn Drycleaning Establishment
215 Water St, Suite 515, Nsb Rn Office
48 Kenmount Rd, Payless Shoes Rn Retail Store
168 Brookfield Rd Nc Accessory Building
3 Monchy St Rn Retail Store
345 Duckworth Street Nc Mixed Use
Village-430 Topsail Rd Charm Rn Retail Store
195 Cbs Bypass Rd Nc Accessory Building
12-20 Highland Dr, Tru Salon Cr Service Shop
300 Kenmount Rd, Kelseys Rest. Rn Restaurant
65 White Rose Dr Nc Clinic
This Week $ 3,788,650.00
Class: Industrial
This Week $ .00
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Class: Government/Institutional
30 Newtown Rd Sn Church
198-202 Main Rd Rn Parish Hall
34 Newtown Rd Co Church
This Week $ 50,188.00
Class: Residential
19 Ballylee Cres Lot 377 Nc Single Detached Dwelling
12 Bawnmoor St - Lot 18 Nc Single Detached Dwelling
7 Bay Bulls Rd Nc Patio Deck
12 Biscay Pl, Lot 6 Nc Single Detached Dwelling
3 Biscay Pl. Lot #2 Nc Single Detached Dwelling
15 Biscay Pl, Lot 4 Nc Single Detached Dwelling
156 Blackmarsh Rd Nc Accessory Building
1 Blue Jacket Pl Nc Accessory Building
18 Bristol St Nc Accessory Building
197 Brookfield Rd Nc Accessory Building
43 Brooklyn Ave Nc Patio Deck
1 Calver St Nc Patio Deck
2 Biscay Pl Nc Accessory Building
27 Cappahayden St Nc Fence
196 Castle Bridge Dr, Lot 336 Nc Single Detached Dwelling
8 Cessna St Nc Fence
56 Dunkerry Cres Nc Patio Deck
1 Edmonton Pl Nc Fence
1 Edmonton Pl Nc Patio Deck
635 Empire Ave Nc Fence
54 Fort Amherst Rd Nc Accessory Building
3 Gardiner Pl Nc Swimming Pool
68 Glenlonan St Nc Swimming Pool
34 Hopedale Cres Nc Fence
3 Jacaranda Pl Nc Accessory Building
120 Ladysmith Dr Nc Accessory Building
63 Laurier St Nc Fence
63 Laurier St Nc Patio Deck
18 Mcdougall St Nc Patio Deck
24 Mount Royal Ave Nc Accessory Building
37 Myrick Pl Nc Fence
550 Newfoundland Dr Nc Accessory Building
34 Newman St Nc Accessory Building
110 Old Bay Bulls Rd Nc Single Detached Dwelling
137 Old Petty Harbour Rd Nc Accessory Building
60 Orlando Pl Lot 195 Nc Single Detached Dwelling
9 Otter Dr Nc Accessory Building
29 Parade St Nc Fence
16 Parsonage Dr Nc Fence
49 Parsonage Dr, Lot 2.22 Nc Single Detached Dwelling
63 Pennywell Rd Nc Patio Deck
187-191 Petty Harbour Rd Nc Single Detached Dwelling
30 Prince Of Wales St Nc Patio Deck
5 Reddy Pl Nc Single Detached Dwelling
4 Serpentine St Nc Patio Deck
334 Stavanger Dr Nc Accessory Building
29 Stonebridge Pl Nc Swimming Pool
47 Sugar Pine Cres, Lot 277 Nc Single Detached Dwelling
15 Thompson Pl Nc Fence
584 Thorburn Rd Nc Accessory Building
80 Topsail Rd Nc Accessory Building
5 18th St Nc Patio Deck
553 Topsail Rd Nc Patio Deck
13a Boggy Hall Place Co Single Detached & Sub.Apt
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43 Teakwood Dr Cr Subsidiary Apartment
1 Bideford Pl Ex Single Detached Dwelling
36 Iceland Pl Ex Single Detached Dwelling
26 Serpentine St Ex Patio Deck
60 Shoal Bay Rd Ex Subsidiary Apartment
61 Bonavista St Rn Single Detached Dwelling
86 Cabot St Rn Semi-Detached Dwelling
21 Caravelle Pl, Lot 19 Rn Single Detached Dwelling
89-91 Casey St Rn Semi-Detached Dwelling
18 Charlton St Rn Public Housing
160 Cheeseman Dr Rn Single Detached Dwelling
24 Clifford St Rn Single Detached Dwelling
1 Collins Pl Rn Single Detached Dwelling
18 Dick's Sq Rn Townhousing
28 Durdle Dr Rn Single Detached Dwelling
44 Hamilton Ave Rn Single Detached Dwelling
8 Hebbard Pl Rn Single Detached Dwelling
51 Hussey Dr Rn Single Detached Dwelling
23 Lake Ave Rn Apartment Building
81 Lime St Rn Single Detached Dwelling
7 Long Pond Rd Rn Single Detached Dwelling
66 Monkstown Rd Rn Semi-Detached Dwelling
76 Palm Dr Rn Single Detached Dwelling
29 Parade St Rn Single Detached Dwelling
148 Patrick St Rn Semi-Detached Dwelling
336 Pennywell Rd Rn Single Detached Dwelling
7 Pennywell Rd Rn Single Detached Dwelling
49 Rennie's Mill Rd Rn Single Detached Dwelling
115 Rennie's Mill Rd Rn Single Detached Dwelling
91 Springdale St Rn Semi-Detached Dwelling
7 Tiffany Lane Rn Condominium
7 York St Rn Single Detached Dwelling
19 Doyle St Sw Townhousing
123 Prowse Ave Sw Single Detached Dwelling
7 Ridgemount St Sw Single Detached Dwelling
152 University Ave Sw Single Detached Dwelling
35 Viscount St Sw Single Detached Dwelling
204-206 Main Rd Ms Clinic
25 Rhodora St Sn Condominium
This Week $ 4,597,409.00
Class: Demolition
43 Roche St Dm Single Detached Dwelling
305 Waterford Bridge Rd B Park Dm Admin Bldg/Gov/Non-Profit
16 Hamlyn Rd Dm Retail Store
This Week $ 114,424.00
This Week's Total: $ 8,550,671.00
Repair Permits Issued: 2015/08/06 To 2015/08/19 $ 248,274.00
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Legend
Co Change Of Occupancy Rn Renovations
Cr Chng Of Occ/Renovtns Sw Site Work
Ex Extension Ms Mobile Sign
Nc New Construction Sn Sign
Oc Occupant Change Dm Demolition
16 Craigmiller Avenue - Your application for an accessory building is rejected as contrary to
Section 8.3.6(4)(c) of the City of St. John’s Development Regulations.
18 Dumbarton Place – Your application for a fence is rejected as contrary to Section 8.3.3(2) of
the City of St. John’s Development Regulations.
415 Elizabeth Avenue – Your application for an accessory building is rejected as contrary to
Section 8.3.6(3)(i)(a) of the City of St. John's Development Regulations.
37 Bay Bulls Road – Your application for an accessory building is rejected as contract to Section
8.3.6 of the City of St. John's Development Regulations.
19 Branscombe Street – Your application for a second driveway is rejected as contrary to Section
10.3.3(1) of the City of St. John's Development Regulations.
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISONS
August 24, 2015
TYPE 2014 2015 % VARIANCE (+/-)
Commercial $96,771,000.00 $105,157,000.00 9
Industrial $125,300.00 $0.00 -100
Government/Institutional $77,742,000.00 $9,799,000.00 -87
Residential $100,013,000.00 $56,187,000.00 -44
Repairs $3,288,000.00 $2,793,000.00 -15
Housing Units (1 & 2 Family
Dwellings) 218 142
TOTAL $277,939,300.00 $173,936,000.00 -37
Respectfully Submitted,
Jason Sinyard, P. Eng., MBA
Director of Planning & Development
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Weekly Payment Vouchers For The
Week Ending August 12, 2015
Payroll Public Works $ 489,703.12 Bi-Weekly Administration $ 921,048.96 Bi-Weekly Management $1,103,773.12 Bi-Weekly Fire Department $ 701,217.89 Accounts Payable $3,160,372.03 Total: $ 6,376,115.12
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Weekly Payment Vouchers For The
Week Ending August 19, 2015
Payroll Public Works $ 464,507.47 Bi-Weekly Casual $ 126,894.32 Accounts Payable $ 6,817,158.48
Total: $ 7,408,560.27
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FOR REFERRAL TO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Date: August 20, 2015
To: His Worship the Mayor & Members of Council From: Robert Bursey, City Solicitor Re: Virginia Waters Village - Parsonage Drive – Stage 3
Installation of Sidewalk Effect of Vote – Regular Meeting, August 10th, 2015
Background – Sub-Division Development: The Stage 3 Parsonage Drive Development that was being discussed by Council at its Regular Meeting on August 10th, 2015, was the final stage of a 3 phase development. This phase of the development came before Council at its Regular Meeting on September 9th, 2013, as part of the Development Permits section of the Agenda with Council approving the same (see attached). Approved plans in relation to this final phase of the Development, as well as the earlier two phases, require that sidewalks be installed. The Development, with the exception of the final stage, is largely constructed, however, the required sidewalks have yet to be installed. Background – Motion at Regular Council Meeting, August 10th, 2015: At its Regular Meeting on August 10th, 2015, Council considered the Report of the Planning and Development Committee in relation to its meeting on July 28th, 2015 (see attached). Councillor Breen, prior to the Committee Chair going through the report, asked that item 3, in relation to Parsonage Drive, be dealt with separately. Council agreed. Residents of the Virginia Water Village (Parsonage Drive area) had presented a petition to Councillor Breen requesting that Council rescind the decision to require sidewalks throughout the Development. The Director of Planning responded to the Petition by memorandum dated July 15th, 2015 (see attached) and recommended that the sidewalk be installed “…as per the approved subdivision plan and City policy.” The motion before the P&D Committee was “To install the sidewalk on Parsonage Drive as per the approved subdivision plan and City policy”. The motion was passed unanimously. This same motion
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was put before Council by the Chair of the P&D Committee (see attached transcript) at the Regular Meeting on August 10th, 2015. It resulted in a tie vote. The question arose as to what was the practical effect of the tie vote in the circumstances, and this was referred to the undersigned. Analysis: Section 19 of the City of St. John’s Act provides as follows: 19. Where there is an equality of votes on a motion or resolution that motion or resolution shall be considered to be defeated. At first blush it would appear that the motion required a positive action, i.e. the installation of sidewalks where none currently exist. In the absence of anything else, s. 19 would require that without a majority the status quo (no sidewalks) would prevail. There are, however, contravening factors here. Specifically, the Development had previously come before Council and had been approved. The plans approved in relation to the Development included sidewalks. Therefore the status quo is the installation of sidewalks as per the approved subdivision plan and City policy. To change the status quo (i.e. to change the prior approval and conditions of the same) would require approval of the majority of Council. This did not occur so, in accordance with s. 19, the previously approved development plans are not changed or amended by the motion. ____________________________ Robert J. Bursey, LL.B. City Solicitor RJB/kab Attachments
Date: September 03, 2015 To: His Worship the Mayor and Members of Council Re: PDE File #: REZ1400022
Proposed Rezoning to the Planned Mixed Development (PMD) Zone 725 Southlands Boulevard, Ward 5 KMK Capital Inc.
KMK Capital Inc. has submitted an application to rezone land at 725 Southlands Boulevard from the Comprehensive Development Area – Southlands Zone and Residential Low Density (R1) Zone to the Planned Mixed Development-1 (PMD-1) Zone and Open Space (O) Zone. The purpose of the rezoning application is to allow for the development of a master planned community, which is part of the Galway development. A Municipal Plan amendment would not be required. A new Planned Mixed Development Zone was created during the Municipal Plan and Development Regulations review, in recognition of the public’s input. The purpose of the new zone is to encourage higher density, mixed–use developments, and provide a creative method for land use planning and design. As the new PMD Zone reflected the intent of the proposed Galway master planned community, the zone was brought forward at this time. The new PMD Zone allows flexibility for zoning and a range of permitted and discretionary residential and commercial uses, while a set of adopted development plans detail the proposal, ensuring the development is carried out as proposed with required green space, roads, trails, and so on. At its regular meeting held on July 14, 2015, Council accepted the recommendation of the Planning and Development Committee to hold a public meeting chaired by a member of Council. The public meeting, chaired by Councillor Hann, was held on August 12, 2015, City Hall. The minutes of the public meeting are attached and will be included in the agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council to be held on September 08, 2015. RECOMMENDATION The Municipal Plan encourages compact urban form, while minimizing sprawl through the encouragement of large-scale integrated developments in all expansion areas. The creation of mixed use neighbourhoods provide more sustainable places for people to live and work, while the proposal supports the current Municipal Plan policies, while advancing the goals and objectives of the City’s new draft Municipal Plan.
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It is recommended that Council adopt the attached resolution for St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 616, 2015. The amendment will have the effect of rezoning 725 Southlands Boulevard from the Comprehensive Development Area – Southlands and Residential Low Density (R1) Zones to the Planned Mixed Development-1 (PMD-1) and Open Space (O) Zones for the purpose of allowing the development of a master planned community, which is part of the Galway development. If the amendment is adopted by Council, it will then be referred to the Department of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs with the request for Provincial registration.
_______________________ Ken O’Brien Chief Municipal Planner
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ST. JOHN’S DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
AMENDMENT NUMBER 616, 2015
WHEREAS the City of St. John’s wishes to allow the development of a residential, mixed-use
neighbourhood, which is part of the Galway development at 725 Southlands Boulevard.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the City of St. John’s hereby adopts the following text
amendments to the St. John’s Development Regulations in accordance with the provisions of the
Urban and Rural Planning Act:
1. Amend Section 2 Definitions by repealing the following definitions and substituting the
following:
APARTMENT BUILDING means a Multiple Dwelling but does not include
Townhousing, Stacked Townhouses, and Infill Housing.
TOWNHOUSING means a Multiple Dwelling where the Building does not exceed
a height of three (3) Storeys, and where each Dwelling Unit is separated vertically
from an adjoining unit by a common wall and situated on a separate Lot.
2. Amend Section 2 Definitions by adding the following:
HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTRE means an establishment providing health,
fitness, and recreation activities, such as, but not limited to basketball, boxing,
dancing, floor hockey, gymnastics, martial arts, weightlifting, yoga, or other forms
of physical exercise. This use may also include the incidental sale of health and
fitness merchandise.
STACKED TOWNHOUSE means a Multiple Dwelling on a Lot, with four (4)
Dwelling Units, where two (2) Dwelling Units are located on the top floor and two
(2) Dwelling Units are located on the bottom floor, each separated from the other. TOWNHOUSE CLUSTER means a Multiple Dwelling on a Lot, where each
Dwelling Unit is separated vertically from an adjoining unit by a common wall.
3. Add Section 10.52 Planned Mixed Development - 1 (PMD-1) Zone by adding the
following:
10.52 Planned Mixed Development Zone -1 (PMD – 1)
Galway Master Planned Community
(Subject to Section 5.1.4 Development Above the 190 Metre Contour)
10.52.1 Permitted Uses
Residential:
Accessory Building (Subject to Section 8.3.6)
Apartment Building
Home Office (Subject to Section 7.9)
Home Occupation (Subject to Section 7.8)
Dwelling Unit in the second and/or higher Storeys of a Building
Semi-Detached Dwelling
Single Detached Dwelling
Stacked Townhouse
Townhousing
Townhouse Cluster
Commercial:
Bakery
Bank (Subject to Section 7.30)
Clinic
Convenience Store
Daycare Centre (Subject to Section 7.6)
Dry Cleaning Establishment
Eating Establishment (Subject to Section 7.21 and Section 7.30)
Health and Wellness Centre
Office
Parking Area
Private School
Retail Store
Take-Out Food Service (Subject to Section 7.30)
Service Shop
Veterinary Clinic
Other:
Private Park
Public Use
Public Utility
10.52.2 Discretionary Uses (Subject to Section 5.8)
Club
Institution
Lounge (Subject to Section 7.21)
Place of Amusement
10.52.3 Zone Requirements:
(Subject to Section 8.7 Snow Storage)
The following requirements shall apply:
(1) Single Detached Dwelling (a) Lot Area (minimum) 335 m
2
(b) Lot Frontage (minimum) 11m
(c) Building Line (minimum) 7.5m
(d) Rear Yard (minimum) 6m
(e) Side Yard (minimum) 1.8m
1.5m where attached garage has no
second storey or habitable room
(f) Side Yard on flanking road (minimum) 6m
(g) Building Height (maximum) 12.2m
(h) Lot Coverage (maximum) 45%
(2) Semi-Detached Dwelling (a) Lot Area (minimum) 164 m
2 per dwelling unit
(b) Lot Frontage (minimum) 6m per dwelling unit
(c) Building Line (minimum) 7.5m
(d) Rear Yard (minimum) 6m
(e) Side Yard (minimum) 1.8m
0m common lot line
(f) Side Yard on flanking road (minimum) 6m
(g) Building Height (maximum) 12.2m
(h) Lot Coverage (maximum) 45%
(3) Townhousing (a) Lot Area (minimum) 164 m
2 per dwelling unit
(b) Lot Frontage (minimum) 6m per dwelling unit
(c) Building Line (minimum) 7.5m
(d) Rear Yard (minimum) 6m
(e) Side Yard (minimum) One of 1.8m
(f) Side Yard on flanking road (minimum) 6m
(g) Building Height (maximum) 12.2m
(h) Lot Coverage (maximum) 45%
(4) Townhouse Cluster (a) Lot Area (minimum) 554 m
2
(b) Lot Frontage (minimum) 18.2m
(c) Building Line (minimum) 7.5m
(d) Rear Yard as oriented from the
Public Street (minimum) 6m
(e) Side Yard as oriented from the
Public Street (minimum) 4.5m
(f) Side Yard for End Unit (minimum) 1.8m
(g) Building Height (maximum) 12.2m
(h) Lot Coverage (maximum) 45%
(5) Stacked Townhouse (a) Lot Area (minimum) 182 m
2 per building
(b) Lot Frontage (minimum) 12m per building
(c) Building Line (minimum) 7.5m
(d) Rear Yard (minimum) 6m
(e) Side Yard (minimum) 2.4m
(f) Side Yard on flanking road (minimum) 6m
(g) Building Height (maximum) 12.2m
(h) Lot Coverage (maximum) 45%
(6) Apartment Building
(a) Lot Area (minimum) 554 m2
(b) Lot Frontage (minimum) 18.2m
(c) Building Line (minimum) 4.5m
(d) Rear Yard (minimum) 6m
(e) Side Yard (minimum) 1metre per storey
(f) Building Height (maximum) 7 storeys
(g) Lot Coverage (maximum) 50%
(h) Density 60 Dwelling Units per building
(7) Commercial Use
(b) Lot Area (minimum) 277m2
(a) Lot Frontage (minimum) 9m
(c) Building Line (minimum) 0m
(d) Rear Yard (minimum) 4.5m
(e) Side Yard (minimum) 4.5m
(f) Side Yard on flanking road (minimum) 4.5m
(g) Lot Coverage (maximum) 45%
(h) Building Height (maximum) 2 storeys
10.52.4 Off-Street Parking Requirements
Notwithstanding Section 9 the following off-street parking requirements shall apply:
Type of Nature of Building Minimum Required Parking
Commercial 1 space per 23m2
of Net Floor Area
Residential – Apartment Building 1.5 spaces per Dwelling Unit
Residential – Single Detached Dwelling, Semi-
Detached Dwelling, Townhousing
2 spaces per Dwelling Unit (attached Private
Garage may count as 1 space)
Residential – Stacked Townhouse 1 space per Dwelling Unit
10.52.5 Landscaping Requirements
One tree shall be planted not less than every 18m (60ft)(maximum) on both side of all Streets. Exact
tree location within the Street cross section shall be determined by the City prior to final development
approval being issued.
Landscaping and Screening shall be provided as identified on the attached schedules and in
accordance with Section 8.5 Landscaping and Screening.
10.52.6 Schedules Attached (Appendix PMD-1)
The following documents shall form part of the Zone Requirements and Development Regulations for
the Planned Mixed Development -1 Zone.
A – Design Plan
B – Land Use Plan
C – Galway Road Cross Sections / Transportation Plan
D – Parkland & Pedestrian Trail Plan
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED that the City of St. John’s hereby adopts the following map
amendment to the St. John’s Development Regulations:
Rezone land at 725 Southlands Boulevard [Parcel ID# 401371] from the Comprehensive
Development Area – Southlands (CDA Southlands) Zone and the Residential Low Density
(R1) Zone to the Planned Mixed Development-1 (PMD-1) Zone and the Open Space (O)
Zone as shown on Map Z-1A attached.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of St. John’s requests the Minister of Municipal
and Intergovernmental Affairs to register the proposed amendment in accordance with the
requirements of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000.
IN WITNESS THEREOF the Seal of the City of St. John’s has been hereunto affixed and this
Resolution has been signed by the Mayor and the City Clerk on behalf of Council this ___ day of
___________,2015.
______________________________ ______________________________
Mayor MCIP I hereby certify that this Amendment has been prepared in
accordance with the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000.
______________________________
City Clerk
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CITY OF ST. JOHN'SDEVELOPMENT REGULATIONSAmendment No. 616, 2015[Map Z-1A]
AREA PROPOSED TO BE REZONED FROMRESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY (R1) LAND USE ZONE TOPLANNED MIXED DEVELOPMENT-1 (PMD-1) LAND USE ZONE
GALWAY DEVELOPMENT - PID #401371
2015 08 12 SCALE: 1:7500CITY OF ST. JOHN'SDEPARTMENT OF PLANNING,DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING
I hereby certify that this amendmenthas been prepared in accordance withthe Urban and Rural Planning Act.
Provincial Registration
Mayor
City Clerk
Council Adoption
M.C.I.P. signature and seal
AREA PROPOSED TO BE REZONED FROMCOMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT AREA-SOUTHALND(CDA-SOUTHLANDS) LAND USE ZONE TOPLANNED MIXED DEVELOPMENT-1 (PMD-1) LAND USE ZONE
AREA PROPOSED TO BE REZONED FROMCOMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT AREA-SOUTHLANDS(CDA-SOUTHLANDS) LAND USE ZONE TOOPEN SPACE (O) LAND USE ZONE
AREA PROPOSED TO BE REZONED FROMRESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY (R1) LAND USE ZONE TOOPEN SPACE (O) LAND USE ZONE
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A public meeting was held on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Foran/Greene Room, 4th Floor City Hall. In Attendance: Councillor Tom Hann, Chairperson Ken O’Brien, Chief Municipal Planner Lindsay Lyghtle Brushett, Planner III Vanessa Pennell Mercer, Development Engineer Colleen Blake, Development Engineer Garrett Donaher, Transportation Engineer
Kathy Driscoll, Senior Legislative Assistant
Also present representing the Developer were:
Danny Williams, Owner, DEWCOR Elizabeth Matthews, DEWCOR Craig Hippern, Chief Financial Officer, DEWCOR
Justin Ladha, Vice President, KMK Capital Keith Noseworthy, Project Manager, KMK Capital Kevin Neatt, Associate Planner, Clayton Development
Mike Hanusiak, Sr. Vice President and General Manager, Clayton Development
There were 12 people from the general public in attendance.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the following issue:
The St. John’s Municipal Council is considering an application from KMK Capital
Inc. to rezone land at 725 Southlands Boulevard from the Comprehensive
Development Area – Southlands Zone and Residential Low Density (R1) Zone to
the Planned Mixed Development (PMD-1) Zone and Open Space (O) Zone. The
purpose of the rezoning application is to allow for the development of a master
planned community, which is part of the Galway development. A Municipal Plan
amendment would not be required.
Councillor Hann called the meeting to order and outlined the format for the meeting. Mr. Ken O’Brien, Chief Municipal Planner, conducted an overview of the planning review process. The following is an excerpt from the June 25, 2015 memo with respect to this application:
RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the proposal to rezone land at Civic 725 Southlands Boulevard to the Planned Mixed Development (PMD-1) Zone and Open Space (O) Zone be considered; that staff be directed to prepare amendments to the Development Regulations; and that the application be publicly advertised and referred to a public meeting chaired by a member of Council.
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Mr. Craig Hippern, of DEWCOR, representing the proponent, noted the rezoning of this land from CDA Southlands to the proposed PMD Zone will allow the flexibility required for this development. It will permit a range of housing and commercial development as well.
The rezoning will allow and encourage higher density development with more creativity in a land use zone. It will reduce car usage as the development will create walkable access to all amenities. Further it will meet the intent of the City’s new St. John’s Parks and Open Space Master Plan.
Mr. Mike Hanusiak, of Clayton Development gave an overview of the project, noting it was a master-planned community. He emphasized that when transportation and infrastructure was being planned, the park land and open green space was taken into account for the development. The Chair spoke to the City’s new Municipal Plan and advised it went through an extensive consultation process, and the end result was a reflection of what was heard from residents - mixed-use development which includes green space and services within the neighbourhoods themselves.
The Chair then opened the floor for discussion.
Dick Atwill – St. John’s
How will the development’s storm water drainage be addressed? The developer advised that a storm water management plan was developed within their master plan wherein they were required to balance pre and post development run-off by creating a combination of dips in the street and open areas to retain water run-off. All flows are calculated into the proposed development’s drainage pond. These details have been reviewed with City staff. The Development Engineer advised that the City’s Hydrology Engineer will be handling the details on this part of the development.
Mr. Atwill expressed concern that the developers would be using the existing river systems as reservoirs for drainage and as such, they would be severely over-capacitated. He has experienced problems in his own area of South Brook, having had to use an excavator in the river to divert water away from his home. He stressed the importance of the need for a dedicated storm sewer system to serve the needs of this development and the City as a whole. The Chair advised his question would be followed up with the Hydrology Engineer for review and consideration. The Developer assured Mr. Atwill that there is a major storm water retention plan in place to accommodate future development on both sides of the crown of the hill as per the master plan.
Mr. Atwill stated that it was a major concession for the City to consider development above the 190-metre contour. He requested that money accrued from this development be reinvested to ensure that the storm water retention is set in place properly, particularly given the long term implications for properties along Old Bay Bulls Road such as Shady Brook. He advised that the bridge near
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Corpus Christi Church, Waterford Bridge Road, cannot handle any excess water and it is the City’s responsibility to protect this area.
Terry Heffernan, St. John’s
Reiterated the same questions about storm water retention. The Chair advised that the City has been working on a water retention policy for the past two years involving an extensive consultation process. He stated some of the recommendations from this plan are already being implemented in relation to holding water temporarily and releasing it slowly after a rainstorm. A final document will be presented in the near future.
Steve Kennell, Torbay Asked if there would be any noise pollution from aircraft. The Chair advised that any current extra noise from diverted aircraft was a result of the main runway at the airport being closed for renovations. Once this work is completed there should be no issues with aircraft noise pollution in relation to this development.
Would this proposed development have its own security? The developer advised that this would not be a gated community and therefore, no added security other than normal police patrols from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary.
The Chair thanked everyone for their time and advised that this information would be provided for Council’s consideration within the next few weeks. The meeting adjourned at 7:53 pm.
Councillor Tom Hann Chairperson
REPORT FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - CITY COUNCIL August 19, 2015 – 12:00 p.m. – Foran/Greene Room
Present Councillor D. Breen, Chair Councillor T. Hann Councillor S. Hickman Councillor D. Lane
Councillor D. Breen Councillor J. Galgay
Councillor B. Tilley Councillor B. Davis Councillor W. Collins Councillor A. Puddister Others Acting City Manager
Deputy City Manager of Planning, Development and Engineering Deputy City Manager of Public Works Acting Deputy City Manager of Financial Management Manager of Waste & Recycling Manager of Community Development City Internal Auditor Safety Advisor Senior Legislative Assistant (Kathy Driscoll)
1. Supplementary Employee Retirement Plan (SERP)
The Committee considered a memo dated July 30, 2015 from the Acting City Manager which outlined the details and provisions of the Supplementary Employee Retirement Plan for the management and administration of this Plan.
Moved by Councillor Tilley; Seconded by Deputy Mayor Ellsworth
To accept the Supplementary Employee Retirement Plan (SERP) as presented.
2. Cost Estimate Allandale Road Bulb/Turnaround
The Committee was advised that the cost estimate for the Allandale Road Bulb/Turnaround is $120,000. This includes residential land acquisition costs at approximately $50,000.
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Moved by Deputy Mayor Ellsworth; Seconded by Councillor Tilley That the Allandale Road Bulb/Turnaround be referred to the 2016 budget and that Staff prepare and provide a list of streets that require the same consideration and review.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Non Profit Housing (NPH) Division
Council considered a memo dated August 13, 2015 from the Deputy City Manager – Community Services.
Moved – Deputy Mayor Ellsworth; Seconded – Councillor Davis That Council approve the hiring of a Tenant Relations support position and utilize the existing funds allocated for the implementation of the Housing Business Plan 2015.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Luncheon Request for Cariled delegation
Moved – Councillor Tilley; Seconded - Councillor Davis
That the City host a light luncheon for the Cariled mission delegates, Thursday, September 10, 2015.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Rewards Program from Desjardins - $1,000 donation to the City’s Charity of
Choice
Moved – Councillor Davis; Seconded – Councillor Puddister
That the Committee donate $1,000 to the R.E.A.L. Program.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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6. Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL) – Board Meetings
The Committee considered a memo dated August 14, 2015 form the City Clerk requesting to host MNL meetings for approximately twenty people on October 2-3, 2015.
Moved – Deputy Mayor Ellsworth; Seconded – Councillor Hann That the City host the MNL meetings in the Foran/Greene Room at no charge. All costs associated with the snacks/lunch would come out of the Civic Events budget.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7. Financial Support for Meetings and Conventions (Policy: 04-09-02)
The Committee considered a memo dated August 14, 2015 from the City Clerk regarding a financial support request.
Moved – Deputy Mayor Ellsworth; Seconded – Councillor Hann
That Council approve funding in the amount of $500.00 to the MUN – Science Atlantic’s Annual Atlantic Universities Physics and Astronomy Conference (AUPAC).
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
8. Benevolent Irish Society (BIS) Plaque
The Committee considered a memo dated August 18, 2015 from the City Clerk to consider erecting a plaque on a City-owned concrete wall on Long’s Hill:
Moved – Councillor Tilley; Seconded – Councillor Davis
That this item be referred to the Public Works Committee.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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9. Correspondence from Grand Concourse to Mr. Ryan Cleary, MP re: Fort Amherst Project
Moved by Deputy Mayor Ellsworth; Seconded by Councillor Tilley
That Council approve a study on the Fort Amherst Project in conjunction with the Grand Concourse Authority. Staff will set the Terms of Reference. The funding will come from the existing budget and the Narrows Group will be involved in the discussion process for the project.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Councillor Danny Breen, Chair Finance & Administration Committee
Date: 2015-08-13 To: Councillor Danny Breen, Chairperson and Members -
Finance and Administration Standing Committee From: Jill Brewer, Deputy City Manager, Community Services Re: Non Profit Housing (NPH) Division _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Over the past two years, the Non Profit Housing (NPH) Division has undergone substantial changes on many levels:
• Growth in the number of housing units with the Pleasantville development, and more planned for the future with Council’s approval of an additional 20 units over the next 5 years;
• Increase in workload demands as a result of the complex issues with our tenant population; • Implementation of the Housing Business Plan adopted by Council; and, • The additional and significant workload associated with implementing the revised Homeless Partnering
Strategy (HPS) with a Housing First model, and workload being dictated by the HPS agreement. Growth in the Number of Housing Units With the addition of two new buildings in Pleasantville in 2014, we added 30 new housing units to our portfolio. This not only required a significant workload with the applications and placement process, but involves partnering with NL Housing and several community groups. As a result of funding from NL Housing to help build 77 Carter Avenue, we must provide housing to 5-6 tenants who live with complex needs. These tenants are supported by outside agencies that we continue to work closely with and the tenants to ensure successful tenancy. The second building contains six units of fully accessible and supported units to young people who live with physical disabilities. The partnership with the Community Supported Living Group who provide 24 hour care to these individuals is a unique partnership that requires significant time, especially on unit turn over. Council has approved the development of an additional 20 units over the next five years and several of them will be supported units. Although we are not, “Supportive Housing”, these new units (similar to the units in Pleasantville) will require additional time to build community partner relationships that will in turn provide support to the new tenants. Similar to Pleasantville, once established it is critical to maintain these relationships to ensure successful tenancy of these new tenants. With our Affordable Housing Business Plan, we will oversee community and business partnerships that will create an additional 500 units of housing ranging from rental units to home ownership. Our Division will be significantly impacted by this initiative.
Tenant Issues The tenant issues are more complex than in the past with increased incidents whereby households are experiencing drug use and other forms of drug or criminal involvement. We are also experiencing an increase in mental health and addiction issues. To ensure the safety of staff, staff visit tenant’s homes in pairs which is an extremely labour intensive procedure. The recent infestations City-wide of bed bugs, mice and rats has also impacted our housing units. Each reported incident is demanding on staff time as we must educate tenants about how to remedy and prevent the problem. From May 2014-May2015, NPH spent $26,218 on pest control and incurred lost revenues as a result of non-compliance and inability to rent an adjoining unit. As our City is aging so too are our NPH tenants. Staff are increasingly finding seniors in their homes showing signs of not being able to live independently. While we are not supportive housing, we often find ourselves in that role as we work with family and community agencies to ensure proper assessments are completed. Implementation of the Affordable Housing Business Plan (adopted by Council in 2015) The Affordable Housing Business Plan was adopted with timelines attached to each initiative. The supports have not yet been provided to implement this Plan which requires a significant workload in order to meet the targets. Implementation of the Homelessness Partnering Strategy When the City first became the Community Entity (CE) of the HPS, it was anticipated the City would require a 20% position for management of the CE. Unfortunately, this was not the case, and with the new HPS agreements and shift to a Housing First model, the workload has increased substantially. Unfortunately, the workload is determined by the Federal Government, and the program requirements were not developed prior to the signing of the HPS agreement. As a result of some of the new initiatives, (such as new housing units), added to our Division, we are not able to maintain the support our existing tenants require or maintain the level of response needed by those who are in need of affordable housing in our City. Given Council’s recent decisions relating to new Housing initiatives, and the high priorities placed on improving housing in St. John’s, human resource support is required. It is recommended that a position entitled, “Tenant Relations Support Worker”, be created with funding from the $1.4 million Council has already allocated for housing. This position would have a variety of responsibilities, and provide assistance in the following areas:
• Work in the community in a preventative role to be able to identify concerns/issues before they escalate, and also to provide education and awareness to help alleviate the issues. (including pest control).
• Work directly with Property Management relating to identification of concerns with our significant material assets. Early identification of deficiencies saves time and money.
• Foster and build a sense of community among our housing unit tenants, as well as manage conflicts. • Attend site visits with the Tenant Relations Officer as the second required employee (versus two Tenant
Relations Officers).
• Perform the annual site safety inspections such as smoke detectors and fire extinguisher inspections, implement fire drills, etc.
• Assist the Tenant Relations Officers in housing placement procedures and administration that would allow us to fill vacancies more efficiently.
• Assist with the transition of the Housing Division to the MS Govern system. Recommendation: Hire a Tenant Relations Support position and utilize the existing funds allocated for the implementation of the Housing Business Plan 2015. ______________________________ Jill Brewer, M.P.E. Deputy City Manager Community Services
Report/Recommendations Community Services & Housing Standing Committee August 25, 2015 @ 12:00 Noon, 4th Floor, City Hall Conference Room B Present: Councillor Bernard Davis, Chairperson Deputy Mayor Ron Ellsworth Councillor Bruce Tilley Jill Brewer, Deputy City Manager, Community Services Tanya Haywood, Director of Recreation Heather Hickman, Manager of Community Development Willow Anderson, Project Officer – Local Immigration Partnership Strategy
Karen Chafe, Supervisor of Legislative Services
REPORT/RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Special Events Advisory Committee (SEAC): Block Parties
The Committee considered a memo dated August 20, 2015 from the Director of Recreation regarding the above noted.
Moved – Deputy Mayor Ellsworth; Seconded – Councillor Tilley
That the Special Events Advisory Committee approve block parties and inform Council as events are approved.
2. New Year’s Eve Fireworks – 2015
The Committee considered a memo dated August 21, 2015 from the Deputy City Manager of Community Services re: New Year’s Eve Fireworks – 2015. Council requested that staff review this issue. The Department of Recreation would like to continue to build the community celebration part of the event with initiatives such as those introduced last year with a live DJ and countdown held on site at midnight. Planning will begin soon with partners and vendors and as the purchase of fireworks, in particular, is site specific, confirmation is required.
Moved – Councillor Tilley; Seconded – Deputy Mayor Ellsworth
That the status quo be maintained and that the New Year’s Eve fireworks display and community celebration remain at Quidi Vidi Lake.
Councillor Bernard Davis Chairperson
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REPORTS/RECOMMENDATION Development Committee September 1, 2015 – 10:00 a.m. – Conference Room A, 4th Floor, City Hall
1. 632 Topsail Road - Proposed Drive - Thru, Mary Brown’s Restaurant
The application has followed the processes for Drive-Thru Facilities as required under Section 7.30 the St. John’s Development Regulations. The Development Committee is of the opinion that the proposed development meets those requirements and recommends approval of the subject application. 2. 50 White Rose Drive - Parking Relief
It is recommended that parking relief be granted as the existing 342 stalls will be sufficient for the Shopping Centre and proposed businesses. 3. 43 Roche Street - Request for Building Line Setback
It is recommended that Council approve the 7.92 metre Building Line setback. David Blackmore, Deputy City Manager Chair
City of St. John’s PO Box 908 St. John’s, NL Canada A1C 5M2 www.stjohns.ca
Title: Proposed Drive-Thru, Mary Brown’s Restaurant 632 Topsail Road
Date Prepared: September 1, 2015
Report To: His Worship the Mayor and Members of Council (Date of next meeting: September 8, 2015)
Ward: 3
Decision/Direction Required: To seek approval of this Discretionary Use application for Drive-Thru facility.
Discussion – Background and Current Status:
A Discretionary Use Application was submitted in 2011 to the City requesting expansion of the above site and its use. The restaurant portion of the business has been in operation as a permitted use since 2013 while the site plan and other components of Drive-Thru requirements were reviewed and revised.
1. The application was initially advertised in accordance with Section 5.5 of the St. John’s Development Regulations on May 11, 2011.
2. Council’s decision on May 30, 2011 on the application was that the proposed development be referred to a Public Meeting.
3. A Public Meeting was held on June 15, 2011. This application was the catalyst for the amendments made to the St. John’s Development in 2012 which regulate all Drive-Thru facilities.
4. In a public information session of July 11, 2013 residents of Ferryland Street West expressed concerns regarding increased sound from the site from the proposed use and how sound might be mitigated. Other concerns by residents were those of lighting generated by the site, separation of the Drive-Thru lane from the residential boundaries and smoke or fumes caused by cooked food.
The Drive-Thru lane and its separation distance from the residential properties have been met. The proponent has taken measures to design a sound attenuation fence on the boundary between the subject property and those properties of Ferryland Street West. The occupant/owner of No. 101 Ferryland Street West asked that the acoustic fence be extended entirely along the rear of his lot, which is the furthest from the site. The applicant advises that there is no net benefit to extending the acoustic fence as this would involve removing mature trees and those trees now act
DECISION/DIRECTION NOTE
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as a natural sound barrier. The exhaust fans for the restaurant have been serviced regularly and were inspected on August 4, 2015 showing no evidence of grease accumulation. The lighting on the rear and side of building shines downward to the Drive-Thru lane and does not cast toward the abutting homes. Key Considerations/Implications:
1. Budget/Financial Implications N/A
2. Partners or Other Stakeholders Properties owners of Ferryland West.
3. Alignment with Strategic Directions/Adopted Plans N/A
4. Legal or Policy Implications Section 7.30 of the St. John’s Development Regulations.
5. Engagement and Communications Considerations Public consultation has taken place.
6. Human Resource Implications N/A
7. Procurement Implications N/A
8. Information Technology Implications N/A
9. Other Implications N/A
Recommendation The application has followed the processes for Drive-Thru Facilities as required under Section 7.30 the St. John’s Development Regulations. The Development Committee is of the opinion that the proposed development meets those requirements and recommends approval of the subject application.
City of St. John’s PO Box 908 St. John’s, NL Canada A1C 5M2 www.stjohns.ca
Prepared by/Signature:
Gerard Doran, C.E.T.-Supervisor of Development
Signature: ____________________________________
Approved by/Date/Signature:
Dave Blackmore, Deputy City Manager- Planning, Development & Engineering
Signature: _____________________________________
Attachments:
None
City of St. John’s PO Box 908 St. John’s, NL Canada A1C 5M2 www.stjohns.ca
Title: Parking Relief for 50 White Rose Drive
Date Prepared: September 1, 2015
Report To: His Worship the Mayor and Members of Council (Date of next meeting September 8, 2015)
Ward: Ward 2
Decision/Direction Required: To seek parking relief of 57 spaces for Thompsons Shopping Centre located on White Rose Drive.
Discussion – Background and Current Status: In November 2011 the Department of Planning, Development and Engineering approved a site plan for 50 White Rose Drive for the applicant Thompsons Centre which included three buildings and 352 parking stalls.
In July 2015 the applicant again submitted an application to begin construction of Building C from the approved site plan. The revised site plan indicated the site will provide 342 parking stalls.
Current occupancy of all three buildings will require 399 parking stalls.
Key Considerations/Implications:
1. Budget/Financial Implications N/A
2. Partners or Other Stakeholders Current retail occupants utilize shared parking throughout the lot and experience volumes of customers of different times. Parking has been observed for the last two years of use and there is a substantial over supply of parking.
3. Alignment with Strategic Directions/Adopted Plans N/A
4. Legal or Policy Implications Section 9 – Off Street Parking Requirements of the St. John’s Development Regulations.
DECISION/DIRECTION NOTE
City of St. John’s PO Box 908 St. John’s, NL Canada A1C 5M2 www.stjohns.ca
5. Engagement and Communications Considerations The applicant needs to be informed of the decision of Council in the form of a letter.
6. Human Resource Implications N/A
7. Procurement Implications N/A
8. Information Technology Implications N/A
9. Other Implications N/A
Recommendation: It is recommended that parking relief be granted as the existing 342 stalls will be sufficient for the Shopping Centre and proposed businesses.
Prepared by/Signature: Ashley Murray- Assistant Development Officer
Signature: _______________________________________________
Approved by/Date/Signature: David Blackmore Chair - Development Committee
Signature: _______________________________________________
Attachments:
Appendix “A” Letter from Thompson Centres
City of St. John’s PO Box 908 St. John’s, NL Canada A1C 5M2 www.stjohns.ca
Title: Request for Building Line Setback
Date Prepared: September 2, 2015
Report To: His Worship the Mayor and Members of Council (Date of next meeting: September 8, 2015)
Ward: 4
Decision/Direction Required: To seek approval for a 7.92 metre building line setback for a new dwelling. Discussion – Background and Current Status: An application was submitted to demolish and rebuild the dwelling at 43 Roche Street. The property is situated in the Residential Low Density (R1) Zone where the Minimum Building Line for Existing Streets or Service Streets is as established by Council.
The proposed lot will meet the minimum 15 metre lot frontage requirement at the proposed 7.92 metre Building Line setback.
Key Considerations/Implications:
1. Budget/Financial Implications N/A
2. Partners or Other Stakeholders
N/A
3. Alignment with Strategic Directions/Adopted Plans N/A
4. Legal or Policy Implications
Section 10.3.3 (1) (ii) and Section 8.3.1 of the St. John’s Development Regulations
5. Engagement and Communications Considerations The applicant needs to be informed of the decision of Council in the form of a letter.
6. Human Resource Implications N/A
7. Procurement Implications N/A
DECISION/DIRECTION NOTE
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8. Information Technology Implications N/A
9. Other Implications N/A
Recommendations: It is recommended that Council approve the 7.92 metre Building Line setback. Prepared by//Signature: Andrea Roberts – Development Officer Signature:
Approved by/Date/Signature: David Blackmore – Chair – Development Committee Signature:
Attachments: None
Date: September 1, 2015 To: His Worship The Mayor and Members of Council From: Tanya Haywood, Director, Recreation Division RE: Special Events Advisory Requests _____________________________________________________________________________
The following request of the Committee is forwarded to Council for approval: 1. Event: Heart and Stroke Big Bike Date: September 11 to 19 Route: Harbour Drive to Water Street – East on Water Street – South on Prescott Street – West on Harbour Drive. Ride Time Restrictions: The bike may not be on the road prior to 9am. The bike may not be on the road between 3:30 and 6:30pm 2. Event: Take Back the Night Rally and March Date: September 18 Time: 5pm to 9pm Route: Depart Bannerman Park – East on Military Road – South on Ordance Street – West on Duckworth Street – South on Prescott Street – West on Water Street – North on Adelaide Street – City Hall Rolling Road Closure: RNC providing escort. 3. Event: Battle of Britain Parade and Fly Past Date: September 20 Time: 10am to 1:30pm Route/Rolling Road Closure: 10:30am Depart CLB Armoury – South down Long’s Hill to Queen’s Road – East on Queen’s Road to Cathedral Street – South on Cathedral Street to Gower Street – West on Gower Street – Stop at Anglican Cathedral
12:15pm Depart Anglican Cathedral – South on Chruch Hill to Duckworth Street – East on Duckworth to Cochrane Street – South on Cochrane Street to Water Street - West on Water to National War Memorial. 1:00pm Depart National War Memorial – West on Water Street – South on Ayre’s Cove. Road Closure: 11:30 am to 1:15pm: Duckworth Street – between Prescott Street and Cochrane Street Water Street – between Prescott and Cochrane Street 1 to 1:15pm: Water Street at Prescott Street (Westbound traffic on Water Street ) Water Street at Beck’s Cove (Eastbound traffic on Water Street) Parking Restriction: Duckworth Street, immediately behind the National War Memorial Detail: SEAC working with Cruise Committee to minimize implications on cruise ship transportation. 4. Event: Terry Fox Run Date: September 20 Time: 8am to 1:30pm Location/Road Closure: Closure of Carnell Drive 5. Event: Young Adult Cancer Climb Date: September 27 Time: 1:30 to 3:30pm Roads Impacted: Rolling closure starting at 1:30pm Leaving Fort William Building East on Plymouth Road to Quidi Vidi Road South on Quidi Vidi Road to Signal Hill Road Single lane restriction on Signal Hill Road during climb. Detail: Route will impact one lane of traffic. RNC providing escort. Parks Canada has been advised and approve. 6. Event: Huffin’ Puffin’ Marathon Date: September 27 1 Way Road Closure: Southside Road (Eastbound) 7 to 10am Harbour Drive (Eastbound) 7:15 to 10:30am Lakeview to Carnell (Counterclockwise) 7:30 to 11am
Water Street (Westbound) Prescott to Waldegrave 8 to 11:30am Waterford Bridge Road to Bowring Park (Westbound) 8am to 12pm 2 Way Road Closure: Temperance Street 7:15 to 11:15am Special Event Advisory Request It is the request of the Committee, that Council approve the above noted events. Events are subject to the conditions set out by the Special Events Advisory Committee. ________________________________________ Tanya Haywood Director, Recreation Division
Date: 2015-09-03
To: His Worship the Mayor and Members of Council
From: Jill Brewer, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
Re: 2015 Art Procurement Jury ______________________________________________________________________________
A meeting of the Art Procurement Jury was held on August 19, 2015 and was comprised of Councillor Jonathan Galgay representing Council; Mary Macdonald, Jason Sellars and Tara Bryan representing the arts industry; and Deborah Cook, Christina Dicks, Rhonda Rose Colbert and Neachel Keeping from City staff. The Jury considered a total of 267 works of art valued at $412,666.61. The current budget for Art Procurement is $20,000.
2015 Art Procurement Jury Recommendations are as follows:
1. The Jury requests Council’s approval of the recommendations for Art Procurement asoutlined in the attached report totaling $20,658.67.
2. The Jury further recommends Council consider increasing the Art Procurement budget by$10,000 in 2016 for the following reasons: the annual Art Procurement budget has notincreased since the program’s inception in 2003; due to inflation and the increasing cost ofsupplies for artists this amount no longer accurately reflects a reasonable budget to purchaseart; an increased budget would permit the City to purchase more substantial works of art forthe collection; and the number of submissions to the Art Procurement program has steadilygrown each year.
Recommendation:
The recommendation of the 2015 Art Procurement Jury is recommended for approval by Council. It is further recommended the 2016 Art Procurement budget allocation be reviewed for the recommended increase of $10,000 during the 2016 budget submissions.
______________________________ Jill Brewer, M.P.E. Deputy City Manager Community Services
Enclosures
(original signed)
Artist's Name Title of Artwork Individual Gallery
Bonnie Leyton Art GalleryTeresa Kachanoski Supply Vessel 2,034.00Malin Enstorm Parallel 672.35Louise Sutton Dining Room in the Harbour 960.50Marie Mercer Project Future 621.50Michael Connolly Campbell's Pool, Lomond River 536.75Christina Parker GalleryWill Gill Spring Ice 3,955.00Laurie Leehane Freshwater Rd #2 1,582.00Johnathan Howse St. John's Scene #2 847.50Peter Wilkins Seeds 2,260.00Diana Dabinett Fungus Shadow 2,486.00Emma Butler Art GalleryKathleen Knowling The Kirk 339.00
Jennah Turpin Forever Young 2,234.00
Terrence Hounsell Landwash Faberge 490.00Brenda McClellan Fort Amherst in the Fog 1,280.00IndividualsJustin Hall Nite Hockey $500Susan Lee Stephen Moving Forward Looking Back $100Nelson White Mummers Parade $775
20,298.60$1,375
21,673.60
Federal HST Return 1,014.93
GRAND TOTAL 20,658.67
Red Ochre Gallery
Art Procurement 2015
Recreation Building Boardroom, 1 Crosbie Place
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DEVELOPMENT PERMITS LIST DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING
FOR THE PERIOD OF August 20, 2015 TO September 2, 2015
Code
Applicant
Application
Location
Ward
Development Officer's Decision
Date
RES Demo/Rebuild for Townhouse
8 Allan Square 2 Approved 15-08-24
COM Pinnacle Engineering
Galway Sanitary Trunk Sewer-Phase 3
Southlands Boulevard
5 Approved 15-08-21
RES Demo-Rebuild for Single Detached
41 Airport Road 1 Approved 15-08-25
RES Demo-Rebuild for Single Detached
37 Gillies Road 4 Approved 15-08-25
RES Home Office for Drafting Business
31 Teakwood Drive 5 Approved 15-08-31
RES Subdivide for Additional Building Lot
8 Alder Place 4 Approved 15-09-01
* Code Classification:
RES - Residential INST - Institutional COM - Commercial IND - Industrial AG - Agriculture OT - Other
Gerard Doran Development Supervisor Department of Planning
** This list is issued for information purposes only. Applicants have been advised in writing of the Development Officer's decision and of their right to appeal any decision to the St. John's Local Board of Appeal.
Building Permits List
Council’s September 8, 2015 Regular Meeting
Permits Issued: 2015/08/20 To 2015/09/02
Class: Commercial
360 Topsail Rd Co Office
460 Torbay Rd. Co-Operators Co Office
56b Aberdeen Ave Ms Retail Store
25 Aberdeen Ave Ms Eating Establishment
85a Aberdeen Ave Ms Retail Store
34 Campbell Ave Ms Retail Store
23 Cashin Ave Ms Clinic
44 Crosbie Rd Ms Convenience Store
335 Duckworth St Sn Mixed Use
84-86 Elizabeth Ave Ms Service Shop
84-86 Elizabeth Ave Ms Service Shop
84-86 Elizabeth Ave Ms Retail Store
391-395 Empire Ave Ms Club
360 Topsail Rd Ms Office
324 Frecker Dr Ms Convenience Store
290 Freshwater Rd, The Bigs Sn Restaurant
25 Hebron Way Ms Retail Store
189 Higgins Line Ms Office
61 James Lane Ms Warehouse
58 Kenmount Rd Ms Office
120 Kenmount Rd Ms Car Sales Lot
120 Kenmount Rd Ms Car Sales Lot
222 Kenmount Rd Ms Retail Store
409 Kenmount Rd Ms Car Sales Lot
461 Kenmount Rd Ms Car Sales Lot
475 Kenmount Rd Ms Car Sales Lot
479 Kenmount Rd Ms Car Sales Lot
515 Kenmount Rd Ms Retail Store
90 Logy Bay Rd Ms Club
225 Logy Bay Rd Ms Retail Store
215 Major's Path Ms Retail Store
10 Messenger Dr Ms Retail Store
6 Mullaly St Ms Warehouse
34 New Cove Rd Ms Clinic
119 New Cove Rd Ms Clinic
446 Newfoundland Dr Ms Restaurant
60 O'leary Ave Ms Retail Store
78 O'leary Ave Ms Retail Store
5-7 Pippy Pl Ms Retail Store
59-61 Pippy Pl Ms Retail Store
279 Portugal Cove Rd Ms Clinic
283 Portugal Cove Rd Ms Retail Store
25 Rhodora St Ms Condominium
35 Ridge Rd Ms Club
46-50 Robin Hood Bay Rd Ms Industrial Use
465 East White Hills Rd Ms Retail Store
10 Stavanger Dr Ms Retail Store
16 Stavanger Dr Ms Restaurant
410 Stavanger Dr Ms Retail Store
410 Stavanger Dr Ms Retail Store
410 Stavanger Dr Ms Retail Store
3 Stavanger Dr Ms Restaurant
415 Stavanger Dr Ms Restaurant
86 Thorburn Road Ms Convenience Store
86 Thorburn Road Ms Convenience Store
86 Thorburn Rd Ms Convenience Store
86 Thorburn Rd Ms Convenience Store
88 Thorburn Rd Ms Retail Store
446 Topsail Rd Ms Service Station
516 Topsail Rd Ms Retail Store
681 Topsail Rd Ms Place Of Amusement
10 Elizabeth Ave Ms Office
192-194 Torbay Rd Ms Eating Establishment
192-194 Torbay Rd Ms Eating Establishment
320 Torbay Rd Ms Club
320 Torbay Rd Ms Retail Store
426 Torbay Rd Ms Retail Store
430 Torbay Rd Ms Tavern
710 Torbay Rd Ms Retail Store
710 Torbay Rd Ms Retail Store
139 Torbay Rd Ms Eating Establishment
553 Torbay Rd Ms Eating Establishment
585 Torbay Rd Ms Retail Store
320 Torbay Rd Rn Mixed Use
61 James Lane Rn Light Industrial Use
12 Mount Cashel Rd Nc Accessory Building
484-490 Main Rd, Alex Foley Rn Club
61 James Lane - Bays 2 And 3 Rn Warehouse
Foxtrap Access Road Sw Agriculture
173 Brookfield Rd Nc Patio Deck
302 Water St Rn Retail Store
61 James Lane Rn Light Industrial Use
61 James Lane Co Light Industrial Use
109 Blackmarsh Rd Rn Office
296-300 Water St Rn Mixed Use
367 Duckworth St Rn Office
140 Water St Suite #305 Rn Office
710 Torbay Rd Nc Other
148 Duckworth St Rn Retail Store
62 New Pennywell Rd Rn Office
73 Duckworth St Rn Restaurant
136 Crosbie Rd, Medavie Inc. Cr Office
61 James Lane Rn Warehouse
51 Pippy Pl Cr Office
187 Kenmount Rd Rn Office
2-8 Great Southern Dr Nc Convenience Store
45 Hebron Way, Level 3 Rn Office
This Week $ 3,650,819.00
Class: Industrial
This Week $ .00
Class: Government/Institutional
101 Macdonald Dr Ms Place Of Amusement
203a Logy Bay Rd Nc Fence
1 Prince Philip Dr Rn School
305 Waterford Bridge Rd Sw Admin Bldg/Gov/Non-Profit
This Week $ 722,256.00
Class: Residential
5 Adventure Ave Nc Fence
22 Amherst Hts Nc Patio Deck
52 Autumn Dr Nc Patio Deck
8 Belvedere St Nc Patio Deck
17 Spruce Grove Ave Nc Fence
1203 Blackhead Rd Nc Accessory Building
707 Blackmarsh Rd Nc Accessory Building
26 Browne Cres Nc Accessory Building
13 Cabot St Nc Fence
153 Carrick Dr Nc Accessory Building
4 Carson Ave Nc Accessory Building
41 Castle Bridge Dr Nc Accessory Building
91 Castle Bridge Dr Nc Fence
76 Cherokee Dr Nc Fence
2 Dillon Cres Nc Fence
29 Dillon Cres Nc Accessory Building
83 Doyle's Rd Nc Accessory Building
28 Durdle Dr Nc Patio Deck
150 Frecker Dr Nc Accessory Building
53 Gisborne Pl Nc Patio Deck
292 Groves Rd Nc Single Detached Dwelling
14 Howlett's Line Nc Accessory Building
20a Jordan Pl Nc Fence
28 Kenai Cres Nc Accessory Building
80 Kenai Cres, Lot 215 Nc Single Detached Dwelling
22 Lannon St Nc Fence
22 Margaret's Pl Nc Fence
28 Mark Nichols Pl Nc Patio Deck
75 Military Rd Nc Patio Deck
27 Morris Ave Nc Patio Deck
25 Nautilus St Nc Accessory Building
39 Nautilus St, Lot 134 Nc Single Detached Dwelling
73 Nautilus St , Lot 151 Nc Single Detached Dwelling
3 Newtown Rd Nc Patio Deck
76d Old Bay Bulls Rd Nc Single Detached Dwelling
49 Parade St Nc Fence
104 Pearltown Rd Nc Patio Deck
104 Pearltown Rd Nc Swimming Pool
63 Pennywell Rd Nc Fence
337 Petty Harbour Road Nc Accessory Building
156 Airport Heights Dr Nc Accessory Building
25 Reid St Nc Accessory Building
25 Reid St Nc Accessory Building
7 Ryan St Nc Patio Deck
16 Sequoia Dr Nc Fence
46 Shaw St Nc Patio Deck
60 Shoal Bay Rd Nc Accessory Building
12 Soldier Cres Nc Accessory Building
51 Spencer St Nc Fence
13 Stanford Pl Nc Accessory Building
4 Strawberry Marsh Rd Nc Fence
4 Strawberry Marsh Rd Nc Patio Deck
53 Sugar Pine Cres, Lot 280 Nc Single Detached Dwelling
4 Tansley St, Lot 12 Nc Single Detached Dwelling
17a Torbay Rd Nc Accessory Building
44 Torngat Cres Nc Accessory Building
44 Torngat Cres Nc Accessory Building
12 Tullamore St Nc Single Detached Dwelling
14 Tullamore St Nc Single Detached Dwelling
16 Ventura Pl Nc Patio Deck
27 Warren Pl Nc Fence
3 Willenhall Pl,Lot 45 Nc Single Detached Dwelling
9 Willenhall Pl, Lot 48 Nc Single Detached & Sub.Apt
117 Bond St Co Home Office
10 Hoyles Ave Cr Subsidiary Apartment
102 Penney Cres Cr Single Detached & Sub.Apt
9 Withers Pl Cr Subsidiary Apartment
41 Castle Bridge Dr Ex Patio Deck
80 Paddy Dobbin Dr Ex Single Detached Dwelling
12 Sorrel Dr Ex Single Detached Dwelling
12 Sorrel Dr Ex Single Detached Dwelling
15 Thompson Pl Ex Single Detached & Sub.Apt
725 Thorburn Rd Ex Accessory Building
165 Waterford Bridge Rd Ex Single Detached Dwelling
61 Alexander St Rn Apartment Building
3 Athlone Pl Rn Single Detached Dwelling
93 Barnes Rd Rn Single Detached Dwelling
38 Belvedere St Rn Single Detached Dwelling
61 Brazil St Rn Townhousing
182 Buckmaster's Cir Rn Townhousing
184 Buckmaster's Cir Rn Townhousing
186 Buckmaster's Cir Rn Townhousing
188 Buckmaster's Cir Rn Townhousing
190 Buckmaster's Cir Rn Townhousing
192 Buckmaster's Cir Rn Townhousing
194 Buckmaster's Cir Rn Townhousing
196 Buckmaster's Cir Rn Townhousing
198 Buckmaster's Cir Rn Townhousing
200 Buckmaster's Cir Rn Townhousing
202 Buckmaster's Cir Rn Townhousing
204 Buckmaster's Cir Rn Townhousing
206 Buckmaster's Cir Rn Townhousing
208 Buckmaster's Cir Rn Townhousing
210 Buckmaster's Cir Rn Townhousing
212 Buckmaster's Cir Rn Townhousing
214 Buckmaster's Cir Rn Townhousing
216 Buckmaster's Cir Rn Townhousing
218 Buckmaster's Cir Rn Townhousing
220 Buckmaster's Cir Rn Townhousing
222 Buckmaster's Cir Rn Townhousing
224 Buckmaster's Cir Rn Townhousing
31 Calver Ave Rn Single Detached Dwelling
81 Circular Rd Rn Single Detached Dwelling
123a Circular Rd Rn Single Detached Dwelling
47 Cochrane St Rn Apartment Building
13 Cole Pl Rn Single Detached Dwelling
26 Colonial St Rn Townhousing
26 Convent Sq Rn Semi-Detached Dwelling
37 Cornwall Hts Rn Single Detached Dwelling
2 Curtis Pl Rn Single Detached Dwelling
350 Duckworth St Rn Single Detached Dwelling
17 Falkland St Rn Single Detached Dwelling
54 Fleming St Rn Single Detached Dwelling
123 Forest Rd Rn Semi-Detached Dwelling
140 Gower St. 3rd Floor Rn Semi-Detached Dwelling
147 Gower St Rn Semi-Detached Dwelling
22 Hickman Pl Rn Townhousing
7 Kenai Cres Rn Single Detached Dwelling
16 Kensington Dr Rn Single Detached Dwelling
164 Logy Bay Rd Rn Apartment Building
12 Mcnaughton Dr Rn Single Detached Dwelling
75 Military Rd Rn Townhousing
29 Oberon St Rn Single Detached Dwelling
13 Osbourne St Rn Single Detached Dwelling
14 Pine Bud Ave Rn Single Detached Dwelling
15 Plank Rd Rn Single Detached Dwelling
152 Pleasant St Rn Single Detached Dwelling
168 Pleasant St Rn Townhousing
77 Queen's Rd Rn Apartment Building
113 Quidi Vidi Rd Rn Single Detached Dwelling
50 Quidi Vidi Village Rd Rn Single Detached Dwelling
12 Shea St Rn Single Detached Dwelling
242 Stavanger Dr Rn Subsidiary Apartment
6 Antelope St Sw Single Detached & Sub.Apt
106 Eastbourne Cres Sw Single Detached Dwelling
188 Forest Rd Sw Single Detached Dwelling
7 Galaxy Cres Sw Single Detached Dwelling
46 Glenlonan St Sw Single Detached Dwelling
176 Gower St Sw Semi-Detached Dwelling
31 Iceland Pl Sw Single Detached Dwelling
12 Parsons Pl Sw Single Detached Dwelling
48 Shaw St Sw Single Detached Dwelling
5 18th St Sw Single Detached Dwelling
53 William St Sw Townhousing
This Week $ 4,270,450.00
Class: Demolition
41 Airport Rd Dm Single Detached Dwelling
12 Morris Ave Dm Accessory Building
367 Portugal Cove Pl Dm Semi-Detached Dwelling
This Week $ 21,300.00
This Week's Total: $ 8,664,825.00
Repair Permits Issued: 2015/08/20 To 2015/09/02 $ 133,790.00
Legend
Co Change Of Occupancy Rn Renovations
Cr Chng Of Occ/Renovtns Sw Site Work
Ex Extension Ms Mobile Sign
Nc New Construction Sn Sign
Oc Occupant Change Dm Demolition
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISONS
September 8, 2015
TYPE 2014 2015 % VARIANCE (+/-)
Commercial $102,642,000.00 $108,808,000.00 6
Industrial $125,300.00 $0.00 -100
Government/Institutional $77,742,000.00 $10,521,000.00 -86
Residential $108,281,000.00 $60,479,000.00 -44
Repairs $3,552,000.00 $2,926,000.00 -18
Housing Units (1 & 2
Family Dwellings) 235 153
TOTAL $292,342,300.00 $182,734,000.00 -37
Respectfully Submitted,
Jason Sinyard, P. Eng., MBA
Director of Planning & Development
Weekly Payment Vouchers For The
Week Ending August 26, 2015
Payroll Public Works $ 476,603.36 Bi-Weekly Administration $ 918,755.31 Bi-Weekly Management $ 859,572.99 Bi-Weekly Fire Department $ 713,734.26 Accounts Payable $1,955,212.50 Total: $ 4,923,878.42
Weekly Payment Vouchers For The
Week Ending September 2, 2015
Payroll Public Works $ 463,274.30 Bi-Weekly Casual $ 131,810.42 Accounts Payable $ 11,682,895.49
Total: $12,277,980.21
Date: August 24, 2015
To: Mr. Kevin Breen, Mr. Rick Squires, Ms. Elaine Henley From: Gregory Baker Re: Council Approval Tender 2015115 Lease and Maintenance of Two (2) New Bull
Dozers The result of Tender 2015115 Lease and Maintenance of Two (2) New Bull Dozers Toromont Cat $ 3,013,269.60 It is recommended to award this tender to the overall lowest bidder meeting specifications Toromont Cat $ 3,013,269.60 as per the Public Tendering Act. This is a two year contract. Taxes are extra to the quoted price Gregory Baker Buyer SCMP
Date: August 24, 2015
To: Mr. Kevin Breen, Mr. Rick Squires, Ms. Elaine Henley From: Gregory Baker Re: Council Approval Tender 2015110 Snow Clearing and Ice Control –Downtown
Sidewalks The result of Tender 2015110 Snow Clearing and Ice Control- Downtown Sidewalks Coady Construction & Excavating Limited $1,465,500 Kelloway Investments Ltd $ 173,332 Kelloway Construction Ltd. $ 480,000 C.W. Parsons Limited $ 1,584,921 It is recommended to award this tender to the overall lowest bidder meeting specifications Kelloway Investments Limited $ 173,332, as per the Public Tendering Act. This is a three year contract. Taxes are extra to the quoted price Gregory Baker Buyer SCMP
Date: August 27, 2015
To: Mr. Kevin Breen, Mr. Rick Squires, Ms. Elaine Henley From: John Hamilton – Senior Buyer Re: Council Approval Tender 2015116 Supply One (1) New Pothole Patcher The result of Tender 2015116 Supply One (1) New Pothole Patcher: S & S Supply Crosstown Rentals $ 285,871.00 Saunders Equipment $ 301,400.00 It is recommended to award this tender to the overall lowest bidder meeting specifications S & S Supply Crosstown Rentals $ 285,871.00, as per the Public Tendering Act. Taxes are extra to the quoted price John Hamilton Senior Buyer
Date: August 21, 2015
To: Mr. Kevin Breen, Mr. Rick Squires, Ms. Elaine Henley From: Gregory Baker Re: Council Approval Tender 2015113 Supply of three (3) new Stake Body Trucks The result of Tender 201511 Supply I of three (3) new Stake Body Trucks Hickman Chrysler Dodge $ 198,813.00 Royal Garage Ltd $ 193,282.84 Avalon Ford Sales $ 206,163.00 It is recommended to award this tender to the overall lowest bidder meeting specifications Royal Garage Limited $ 193,282.84, as per the Public Tendering Act. Taxes are extra to the quoted price Gregory Baker Buyer SCMP
Date: September 03, 2015
To: Mr. Kevin Breen, Mr. Rick Squires, Ms. Elaine Henley From: John Hamilton – Senior Buyer Re: Council Approval Tender 2015120 Fueling Station Re-Tender The result of Tender 2015120 Fueling Station Re-Tender: Clarkes Trucking $ 676,926.50 Pyramid Construction $ 783,479.85 Redwood Construction $ 798,887.00 Newfoundland Electrical $ 959,463.23 M & M Engineering $1,360,823.03 It is recommended to award this tender to the overall lowest bidder meeting Clarkes Trucking $676,926.50. Taxes are extra to quoted price as per the Public Tendering Act. John Hamilton Senior Buyer
NOTICE OF MOTION
TAKE NOTICE that I will at a future regular meeting of St. John's City Council, move to amend the development agreement for Virginia Waters Village, to require the construction of sidewalks only on the south side of Parsonage Drive from Logy Bay Road to the area ending at the entrance to the Crosbie Property.
DATED at St. John’s, NL this 8th day of September, 2015
________________________________________
Councillor Danny Breen
Date: August 31, 2015
To: His Worship the Mayor and Members of Council From: Robert Bursey, City Solicitor Re: McBride’s Hill at Duckworth Street - Newfoundland Power
The City owns land at the corner of McBride’s Hill and Duckworth Street which Newfoundland Power wishes to purchase for the installation of a new transformer. This property measures approximately 176.64 square feet. This request has been circulated to the required Departments, all of who have no issues or concerns with the sale of this property. I recommend that the land be sold at a rate of $21 per square foot (the value of the lands as recommended by Eric Butler, Paralegal 2) plus usual admin fees and HST, and request that this matter be brought before Council at the next Regular Meeting. ______________________________ Robert J. Bursey, LL.B. City Solicitor AGMW/mp
YMCA Business Planning Program
The YMCA Business Planning Program delivers business planning consulting during the start-up phase. Entrepreneurs receive interactive, one-on-one business consulting through an established, step-by-step business planning process. The program allows entrepreneurs to examine their ideas and assess opportunities in a confidential and professional environment. In addition, the training program offers a series of scheduled seminars on key topics for small business. Entrepreneurs are empowered by the practical, essential business skills in areas such as marketing, financial literacy,
management and business operations. For more information, please contact [email protected]
Arts to Business Catalogue Business and Arts NL recently launched Arts to Business Catalogue, a new initiative featuring more than 60 services offered to business by members of the creative community in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Catalogue includes services such as: leadership and team-building; public speaking workshops; storytelling through video production; live entertainment for business events; and presentations. The Catalogue can be accessed at https://businessandartsnl.com
St. John’s offices seeing higher vacancy rates as more supply comes online
Cushman Wakefield Atlantic released an office market report that shows 445,897 more sq. ft. of space available in the St. John’s region as of the second quarter of 2015 compared to the second quarter of 2014. The overall office vacancy rate increased 6.9 points to 11.6% in the second quarter of 2015 compared to a year ago. Direct asking rents increased 2.4% to $22.24 per sq. ft. In addition to new office completions at 351 Water Street and Fortis Place, space available for sublease increased by approximately 50% from last quarter in surveyed buildings.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
The New Housing Price Index for St. John’s Metro was 151.2 in June 2015 up 0.1%*
The Consumer Price Index for St. John’s Metro was 129.5 in July 2015 up 0.6%*
Retail trade for Newfoundland and Labrador was $752.6 million in June 2015 with no change 0.0%** same month in the previous year.
LABOUR FORCE CHARACTERISTICSSt. John’s Metro, (seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average)
July 15 Chg.*
Labour Force 123,900 0.9%Unemployment Rate 6.3% -0.3ptEmployment Rate 65.0% 0.1ptParticipation Rate 69.4% -1.0pt
* same month in the previous year.
ECONOMIC UPDATESeptember 2015
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ECONOMIC UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2015
City Building Permits (Year-to-date as of August 25, 2015) Type 2014 2015 % VarianceCommercial $96,771,000 $105,157,000 9Industrial $125,300 $0 -100Government/Institutional* $77,742,000 $9,742,000 -87Residential $100,013,000 $56,187,000 -44Repairs $3,288,000 $2,793,000 -15Total $277,939,300 $173,936,000 -37
CITY INITIATIVES
* Government/institutional data doesn’t include the full range of permit activity undertaken by the provincial government and its agencies.
Upcoming EventsEmpower Employees: Invest in the Right Talent Workshop
Sept. 10 www.bot.nf.ca
Joint Council meetings: Public Sector Delivery and Chief Information Officer
Sept. 15 www.iccs-isac.org
The Six Key Elements to your Successful International Expansion
Sept. 22 [email protected]
Basics Office Products National Conference Sept. 22-25 www.basics.com
Memorial University’s Career and Graduate School Fair Sept. 23 www.mun.ca/careerfair
Canada Business Guest Advisor Program - Legal Sept. 23 [email protected]
Canada Business Guest Advisor Program - Accounting Sept. 27-30 www.canadianparking.ca
Progress Face to Face conference Sept. 27-29 www.progressmedia.ca/F2FNL
Atlantic Canada Water and Wastewater Association Conference
Oct. 4-7 www.acwwa.ca
Business Approvals
Brassy Lassy538 Water St.
Eat Clean and Healthy Grill and Juice Bar
260 Water St.
Ron’s Tattoo604 Water St.
Tru Salon12-20 Highland Dr.
New Home - Based Business
The Hospitality Consultant
13 A Boggy Hall Place
Electrical Contractor 9 Solway Crescent
Total Year to Date 107
Regular 76Home-based 31
Refresh Water Street; Engage And Share Your IdeasThe City is currently in the planning phase for the replacement of century-old infrastructure beneath Water Street, between Waldegrave Street and Prescott Street. In advance of the project the City is asking residents, visitors and businesses to weigh in and share their opinions and ideas about how Water Street could be improved as this work is completed. Residents, businesses and visitors are encouraged to visit www.engagestjohns.ca, to sign up and explore what would make Water Street function better and what features could enhance its already unique qualities. In addition to the online engagement, the City is setting up a design studio at 348 Water Street (Sept 14-18) where project consultants and City staff will be available to meet with those interested in discussing the project in more detail, at schedule times. A public forum will also be held at City Hall September 16. A detailed schedule can be found at engagestjohns.ca
Following consultations with the public and stakeholder groups the City will release a ‘What We Heard’ document to outline key principles of the refreshed street and themes heard throughout the engagement process with a final concept plan by late fall.
348 Water StreetCity of St. John’s, P.O. Box 908St. John’s, NL A1C 5M2(709) [email protected]
Date: August 28, 2015
To: His Worship the Mayor and Members of Council
From: Derek Coffey CPA, CA, MBA
Acting Deputy City Manager, Financial Management Re: Quarterly Travel Report
Second Quarter 2015
Attached in accordance with the City’s Freedom of Information By-Law is the Quarterly Travel Report for the second quarter of 2015.
Derek Coffey CPA, CA, MBA Acting Deputy City Manager, Financial Management DC/lp Enclosure
Page 1
City Council Dennis O’Keefe 1112-52111
• Seattle / Los Angeles • Marketing Meetings with Senior Cruise Line Executives • April 13 - 17, 2015 Total: $ 3,529.29
Dennis O’Keefe 1112-52111
• Houston, Texas • World Energy City Partnership Meeting & OTC Conference • May 2 – 7, 2015 Total: $ 4,995.33
Jonathan Galgay 1111-52111
• Houston, Texas • OTC Conference • May 3 – 8, 2015 Total: $ 5,264.93
Dennis O’Keefe 1112-52111
• Edmonton, Alberta • FCM Conference & Big City Mayors Caucus Meetings • June 3 - 8, 2015 Total: $ 3,710.81
Jonathan Galgay 1111-52111
• Edmonton, Alberta • FCM Conference & Tradeshow • June 3 - 8, 2015 Total: $ 3,912.05
City Manager Kevin Breen 1215-52111
• Jasper, Alberta • CAMA Conference • May 31 – June 4, 2015 Total: $ 4,065.39
Public Works Gerald Walsh 3231-52347
• Grand Rapids, MI • APWA Snow Conference • April 11 - 16, 2015 Total: $ 4,138.21
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Bob Andrews 3231-52347 • Grand Rapids, MI • APWA Snow Conference • April 11 - 16, 2015 Total: $ 3,687.19
Don Brennan 3231-52347
• Grand Rapids, MI • APWA Snow Conference • April 11 - 16, 2015 Total: $ 3,955.17
Ross Marsh 3231-52347
• Grand Rapids, MI • APWA Snow Conference • April 11 - 16, 2015 Total: $ 4,210.19
David Evan 3231-52347
• Grand Rapids, MI • APWA Snow Conference • April 11 - 16, 2015 Total: $ 4,219.52
Gerald Oldford 3231-52347
• Grand Rapids, MI • APWA Snow Conference • April 11 - 16, 2015 Total: $ 4,333.43
Blair McDonald 3231-52347
• Columbia, MD • Routesmart Training • April 12 - 18, 2015 Total: $ 6,867.76
Jim Moore 3231-52347
• Clarenville, NL • CPWA Conference • May 6 - 8, 2015 Total: $ 529.44
Byron Osmond 3231-52347
• Clarenville, NL • CPWA Conference • May 6 - 8, 2015 Total: $ 529.44
Charles Majofsky 3111-52395
• Fredricton, NB • CAMFM Meetings • May 24 - 27, 2015 Total: $ 1,544.09
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Lynnann Winsor 4225-52111 • Toronto / Syracuse / Ottawa • Wastewater Treatment Plant Site Visits • May 25 - 30, 2015 Total: $ 2,408.27
Deanne Harper 4225-52111
• Toronto / Syracuse / Ottawa • Wastewater Treatment Plant Site Visits • May 25 - 30, 2015 Total: $ 2,492.27
Stephen Colford 4331-52111
• Gander, NL • MMSB Regional Forum • May 27 - 29, 2015 Total: $ 160.50 (3rd party covered all cost except meal per diem)
Lynnann Winsor 4225-52111
• Halifax, N.S. • Canadian Water & Wastewater Association Board of Director Meetings • June 14 - 17, 2015 Total: $ 1,340.76
Community Services Deborah Cook 6211-52111
• Seattle / Los Angeles • Marketing Meetings with Senior Cruise Line Executives • April 13 - 17, 2015 Total: $ 3,959.99
Bruce Pearce 6395-52111
• Winnipeg, MB • Youth Homelessness Forum & CHRA Congress • April 28 – May 1, 2015 Total: $ 3,441.42
Carla Squires 7301-52111
• Truro, Nova Scotia • RFANS Conference • April 28 - 30, 2015 Total: $ 1,248.33
Judy Tobin 6211-52111
• Winnipeg, Manitoba • CHRA Congress & HPS Sessions • April 28 – May 2, 2015 Total: $ 2,825.34
Page 4
Jill Brewer 6211-52111 • Toronto, Ontario • Boys & Girls Club of Canada AGM • May 21 - 22, 2015 Total: $ 107.00 (3rd party paid everything except meal per diems)
Jill Brewer 6211-52111
• Gander, NL • Recreation NL AGM & Conference • May 22 - 24, 2015 Total: $ 339.23 (RNL paid registration & 1 hotel night)
Natalie Godden 7301-52111
• Gander, NL • Recreation NL AGM & Conference • May 22 - 24, 2015 Total: $ 330.50 (Shared Hotel & ground travel with Tanya Haywood)
Annette Oldford 7301-52111
• Gander, NL • Recreation NL AGM & Conference • May 22 - 24, 2015 Total: $ 170.00 (RNL paid all expenses except Registration Cost)
Tanya Haywood 7301-52111
• Gander, NL • Recreation NL AGM & Conference • May 22 - 24, 2015 Total: $ 720.73
Doug Halliday 7301-52111
• Gander, NL • Recreation NL AGM & Conference • May 22 - 24, 2015 Total: $ 928.34
Heather Hickman 7301-52111
• Hamilton, Ontario • Neighbour – Engaging City Conference • June 7 - 10, 2015 Total: $ 1,979.73
Jill Brewer 6211-52111
• Moncton, N.B. • Atlantic Canada Events Summit • June 8 - 10, 2015 Total: $ 1,461.47
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Natalie Godden 7301-52111 • Vancouver, B.C. • International Physical Literacy Conference • June 12 - 15, 2015 Total: $ 3,040.52
Willow Anderson 7553-52111
• Edmonton, ALB • Local Immigration Partnership Conference • June 24 - 25, 2015 Total: $ 299.00 (3rd party paid for hotel & airfare)
Fire Department David Day 2531-52347
• Toronto, Ontario • Emergency Management Conference • June 7 - 9, 2015 Total: $ 1,976.21
Corporate Services/City Clerk Sharon McDonald 1318-52334
• Columbia, MD • Routesmart Training • April 12 - 18, 2015 Total: $ 6,843.59
Tammy Sheppard 1268-52111
• Halifax, NS • Business Meeting & Training • May 10 - 14, 2015 Total: $ 2,011.91
Rick Squires 1268-52111
• Halifax, NS • SCMA Conference • June 10 - 12, 2015 Total: $ 2,271.64
Financial Services Susan Ralph 3592-52113
• Winnipeg, MB • National Accessible Transit Committee Meetings & CUTA Conference • May 30 – June 4, 2015 Total: $ 3,930.98
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Dave Royle 1269-52111 • Philadelphia, PA • GFOA Conference • May 30 – June 4, 2015 Total: $ 2,774.96
Sean Janes 1269-52111
• Philadelphia, Pennylvania • GFOA Conference • May 30 – June 4, 2015 Total: $ 2,974.42
Colleen Kendell 1221-52111
• Quebec City, Quebec • CPA Conference • June 1 - 5, 2015 Total: $ 3,712.71
Gareth Griffiths 6330-52111
• Kelowna, BC • AIC Annual Conference • June 3 - 7, 2015 Total: $ 2,872.87
Office of Strategy and Engagement Elizabeth Lawrence 1211-52111
• Houston, Texas • World Energy City Partnership Meeting & OTC Conference • May 2 – 7, 2015 Total: $ 4,490.26
Victoria Etchegary 1211-52111
• Hamilton, Ontario • Neighbour – Engaging City Conference • June 8 - 10, 2015 Total: $ 1,864.37
Heather Mills Snow 1211-52111
• Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL • Labrador’s Resource Conference & Exhibition • June 22 - 24, 2015 Total: $ 1,798.55
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Planning, Development and Engineering Mark White 2921-52111
• Montreal, Quebec • Site Visit IPEX Manufacturing Facility • April 16 - 17, 2015 Total: $ 136.50 (Airfare & Hotel paid by 3rd party - IPEX)
Scott Winsor 2921-52111
• Montreal, Quebec • Site Visit IPEX Manufacturing Facility • April 16 - 17, 2015 Total: $ 164.75 (Airfare & Hotel paid by 3rd party - IPEX)
Allan Chafe 2921-52111
• Corner Brook, NL • ANLS – AGM Conference • May 20 - 24, 2015 Total: $ 1,549.26
Garrett Donaher 2921-52111
• Regina, SK • CITE Conference • June 6 - 10, 2015 Total: $ 2,555.00